J. Cowan and Company Lookup Request 1912

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My grandmother, Alice Garraty, left Amwell Street School in 1912 and went to work at J. Cowan and Company, located at 4 Vestry Street, Hoxton, London. I've been unable to find any information on this employer, and I would appreciated knowing what service or product the company provided, along with any other details that would give me a better understanding of what duties she may have performed there.

Thanks in advance for any information you might find.

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[cbcarolyn]

I have used this site for quite a bit of history of london areas.  Can't see much with a quick search - but there is a wealth of info in there:

http://edithsstreets.blogspot.com

[jonwarrn]

1910 PO London
Street Directory
Vestry Street, 38 Provost
street to East road (N.)
(SHOREDITCH).

8 Cowen J. & Co. blouse manufrs

[jonwarrn]

1910 Trades
BLOUSE MANUFACTRS.—LADIES'.
Cowen J, & Co. speciality "Blousuits," 1
Berners street, Oxford street W & 8 Vestry
street, East road, City road N

[jonwarrn]

1915 PO London Streets
Cowen now listed at number 4!

Vestry street
4 Cowen J. & Co. blouse manufrs

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Thank you jonw65 and cbcarolyn, your reponses have been very helpful.